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the hostage situation is over and u.s. officials hope the loss of life will be minimal. >> when you deal with the relentless terrorist life is not in any way precious to them. >> it started yesterday when terrorists attacked a bus carrying internarblal workers. a military escort fought off the attackers who went to the plant and took hostages. when they tried to escape with the captives military helicopters opened fire on their convoy. the millie tants led by this man, claimed 35 hostages were killed but that could not be confirmed. >> we're concerned about reports of loss of life and we're seeking clarity from the government. >> one hostage was confirmed safe, he called his family to say he was free. >> we're delighted. >> but the fate of the others are still unclear. officials warn this is symptom attic of al qaeda in north africa. >> some say this was a retaliation for the french military efforts. at any rate, it caused a jump in oil prices today and several oil companies are pulling their workers out ofal jeesh ya. --
the hostage situation is over and u.s. officials hope the loss of life will be minimal. >> when you deal with the relentless terrorist life is not in any way precious to them. >> it started yesterday when terrorists attacked a bus carrying internarblal workers. a military escort fought off the attackers who went to the plant and took hostages. when they tried to escape with the captives military helicopters opened fire on their convoy. the millie tants led by this man, claimed 35...
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. >> now behind the screens, u.s. officials are frustrated that algerian leaders turned down offers of help. of the 132 foreign workers to be kidnapped algerian leaders claim that 130 have been rescued be that number is unconfirmed by u.s. officials. >> investigators in japan are looking into a battery on an airline boeing. this is the same airplane that made an emergency landing after it was indicated that it was leaking and the engine was burning. nasa is scheduled to use the same battery technology on the international space station in 2017. but the agency says their battery design is different and no changes to the contract have been made. >> delta is about to add a spending rirme to their frequent flyer program. starting next year they will require a minute null of $2,500 in ticket purchase for the year. as a result some passengers may get bummed to a lower rate or bumped out to the program. >> a vote will be held next week that will allow the country to borrow more money. it will give the government another thre
. >> now behind the screens, u.s. officials are frustrated that algerian leaders turned down offers of help. of the 132 foreign workers to be kidnapped algerian leaders claim that 130 have been rescued be that number is unconfirmed by u.s. officials. >> investigators in japan are looking into a battery on an airline boeing. this is the same airplane that made an emergency landing after it was indicated that it was leaking and the engine was burning. nasa is scheduled to use the same...
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the u.s. says he masterminded the attack from a safe haven in the country of mali, a thousand miles away. the u.s. will be sharing intelligence with france to track him down. >> back at home, more about a man who shot and killed in the district overnight. he is 44-roll tracy mcfadden of northeast d.c. the police say he was shot on georgia avenue in northwest. he was pronounced dead at the hospital. the investigators are searching for a mobile van suspect. a shooting at a gun show in raleigh, north carolina, today. two people were wounded when a 12 gauge shotgun accidentally fired. the owner was unzipping the case when the gun discharged. the two people are expected to make a full recovery. >> and the latest on the gun- control debate, today, hundreds of supporters rallied in annapolis. they are not happy about sweeping gun control legislation that was introduced by gov. martin o'malley this week. richard reeve is back from the effect. richard, they say that new gun laws will not stop the viole
the u.s. says he masterminded the attack from a safe haven in the country of mali, a thousand miles away. the u.s. will be sharing intelligence with france to track him down. >> back at home, more about a man who shot and killed in the district overnight. he is 44-roll tracy mcfadden of northeast d.c. the police say he was shot on georgia avenue in northwest. he was pronounced dead at the hospital. the investigators are searching for a mobile van suspect. a shooting at a gun show in...
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expected to testify before the u.s. senate senate judiciary committee with the husband of a former congress william. >> chris van hallen is lending his support for gun control. in a march at the washington monument tomorrow at noon he is joining eleanor holmes monitor the d.c. mayor and religious leaders followed by calls for congress to take action. which company ousted apple as the world's most valuable? >> this is a live look outside where we are tracking a little bit of snow as it rolls through the area. >> the caps are on the road in pneumonia where the boos may not be as loud. the defending a.c.c. champ says we >> there's a lot of loose change in america and some could be yours. the national association of unclaimed property administrators says there is about $58 billion in unclaimed property and money. they come from bank accounts, stockholders and other forms of options. there is an online data base you can check. it could be worth your time. somebody in con landed about $33 million from an old stock sale. >> sp
expected to testify before the u.s. senate senate judiciary committee with the husband of a former congress william. >> chris van hallen is lending his support for gun control. in a march at the washington monument tomorrow at noon he is joining eleanor holmes monitor the d.c. mayor and religious leaders followed by calls for congress to take action. which company ousted apple as the world's most valuable? >> this is a live look outside where we are tracking a little bit of snow as...
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. >> good news tonight for the u.s. auto market. sales should top 15 million in 2013 nearly 7% more than 2012 and the strongest sales forecasts since before the recession. this optimistic prediction hinges on spending cuts being debated on capitol hill and the availability of consumer credit. >> the new year means lights out for 75 watt light bulbs. under federal law 75 watt incandescent bulbs can no longer be produced or imported. retailers can sell existing stocks until they run out. the government is gradually phasing out incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy- efficient bulbs. 60 and 40 watt bulbs will be phased out in 2014. >> still to come, a family is angry after a 6-year-old is suspended from a montgomery county school. the reason officials made the move. >> conditions are column for now, but for how long. a football legend is walking away from the sport. who announced their retirement today? in all work for the burgundy and gold this week. [ male announcer ] now at your neighborhood subway: the big hot pastrami melt. we
. >> good news tonight for the u.s. auto market. sales should top 15 million in 2013 nearly 7% more than 2012 and the strongest sales forecasts since before the recession. this optimistic prediction hinges on spending cuts being debated on capitol hill and the availability of consumer credit. >> the new year means lights out for 75 watt light bulbs. under federal law 75 watt incandescent bulbs can no longer be produced or imported. retailers can sell existing stocks until they run...
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. >> a fixture in the u.s. senate is retiring. notharkin announced he will run for reelection. the 73-year-old says it is time for him to step aside. he served in the house for 10 years. the senate seat has been in hands for decades and opening fore an republicans next year. secretary of state hillary attentiont a lot of glasses at the benghazi hearings. according to a spokesperson, is wearinglinton them instead of contacts because problems from the concussion she suffered in in december. the spokesperson said mrs. did enjoy reading articles on what each of her adjustments to the glasses mean. >> out shoveling the snow. >> just fou , a judge in ohio sentenced himself and his staff to do good in their community. shoveling snow for seniors. he says he grew up in this east cleveland neighborhood and would shovel the snow for his mom so she could go to work. he and his staff have shoveled 40 driveways. after doing this work, he thinks be a good sentence the bad guys. if we get any snow like this will do that. [laughter] >> i am calling the judge. outside, skies are mostly cloudy. f
. >> a fixture in the u.s. senate is retiring. notharkin announced he will run for reelection. the 73-year-old says it is time for him to step aside. he served in the house for 10 years. the senate seat has been in hands for decades and opening fore an republicans next year. secretary of state hillary attentiont a lot of glasses at the benghazi hearings. according to a spokesperson, is wearinglinton them instead of contacts because problems from the concussion she suffered in in december....
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u.s. auto sales are expected to grow 13% and general motor sales rose almost 4%. chrysler surpassed g.m.'s sales. now, if you have an idea on how to stop harassing calls the federal trade commission wants to hear from you. they started a new contest open to the public, the winning idea will get a $50,000 cash price. they have received already 230 submissions and will choose the winner on april 15. >> an online inauguration store is open for business for president obama's second swearing in. it offers mugs, t-shirts, and other items. the committee will open a retail store later this month. for a link to the online store check our website wjla.com. >> pretty chilly out there. >> yeah, fortunately the winds are not a factor. nice a bright and still. tomorrow it will be a couple degrees warmer but the winds are going to be so gusty it will feel colder than today. confused? good. look at this beautiful time-lapse from our rooftop camera in arlington. this morning it was overcast but then cleared out for a beautiful day, just completely blue sky and there goes to sun. i
u.s. auto sales are expected to grow 13% and general motor sales rose almost 4%. chrysler surpassed g.m.'s sales. now, if you have an idea on how to stop harassing calls the federal trade commission wants to hear from you. they started a new contest open to the public, the winning idea will get a $50,000 cash price. they have received already 230 submissions and will choose the winner on april 15. >> an online inauguration store is open for business for president obama's second swearing...
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. >> u.s. troops are expected to leave afghanistan by the end of next year. today's meeting comes one day before karzai meeting with president obama at the white house. >> metro is looking at its security, specifically on buses. in the wake of a shooting incident last december that left a young mother dead and her daughter wounded. brown was shot to death while she was boarding a bus. her 23-month-old daughter was shot in the face but survived. authorities say the child's father later killed himself. police say that they caught the man who stole two police cruisers last month. they are both charged with grand larcenyny. the cruisers were stolen within days of each other. a missing shotgun and mobile computer remains unaccounted for. >> the coast guard is holding hearings to investigate the sinking of a tall ship during hurricane sandy. it sank about 90 miles southeast of north carolina. two people including the captain were killed and 14 others survived after escaping in lifeboats. >> no pictures like that around here, thank heavens. >> nice and quiet weather
. >> u.s. troops are expected to leave afghanistan by the end of next year. today's meeting comes one day before karzai meeting with president obama at the white house. >> metro is looking at its security, specifically on buses. in the wake of a shooting incident last december that left a young mother dead and her daughter wounded. brown was shot to death while she was boarding a bus. her 23-month-old daughter was shot in the face but survived. authorities say the child's father...